Your Time at Malmö Borgarskola

Name: Henrik Fritzon Graduated: 2015, Copenhagen Business School
“As an IB student at Malmö Borgarskola you are given the tools, support and knowledge to be every bit as successful as you want to be. Teachers with a professional attitude and a modern teaching environment result in you get a top-notch education that will open doors for you both when you apply to university and later in your career. No matter where you want to live and work in the future the IB gives you a prestigious and internationally recognized diploma that makes sure that you have the world at your feet when you graduate.
I have personally traveled to France to be a part of a short exchange with another school and been a part of a debating competition in Rome (where our IB team of course won), opportunities that are unrivaled by other schools and programs in both Sweden and internationally. I am currently studying at Copenhagen Business School where my background within the IB played an important part in me getting accepted since CBS values the international approach studies at the IB gives you.”

Name: Elvira Stridsberg Graduated: 2014, Northeastern University
“During my time in the IB programme at Borgar I gained an education that has proven to be well-renowned internationally, a discipline to study and stay on top of things which has helped me immensely in my university studies, along with friends and memories I will keep for the rest of my life. The combination of motivating teachers, motivated students and the atmosphere of a world class education.”

Name: Patrick Lundgren Graduated: 2014 currently: Cambridge
“Looking back, the choice of pursuing an IB education at Malmö Borgarskolan shouldn’t have been as difficult as it seemed at the time. I now realize that it was one of the best
decisions I have made in my life. The social environment here is one of great diversity and openness, the academic rigor is one that not only provides knowledge but also encourages
critical thinking, reflection and self-discovery, and the global perspective is one that brings the entire world to your feet.”

Name: Sebastian Röiing graduated: 2011, King’s College, Cambridge

“As both a Borgar and an IB student I can only say that this is the absolute best combination both in terms of education and having a great time at gymnasium. The IB programme gives you the skills you need for your studies later, and it certainly is cool that people all over the world know that the IB stands for high standards! Being encouraged to join in activities outside the classroom is an- other great advantage of Borgarskolan and here you have loads of chances to get involved in all sorts of activities.”

“There is no question that Borgar, and the IB program, offer their students unparalleled avenues for academic success, from math and science Olympi- ads to international Model United Nations and European Youth Parliament sessions. That alone would convince me to apply to Borgar again if I had the chance. What I find more important though is that the IB program and the atmosphere of Borgarskolan leave you with a sense of independence and matu- rity in life outside of academics. The IB with time forces you to become more self-disciplined with your studies, to study for yourself (this sounds scary now, but all of us go through it!), which has been the best preparation possible for my studies at Harvard. Lastly, my friends and classmates in the IB with all their diverse interests, backgrounds and goals made me realize there are a million different paths you can take through life and I can’t wait to see them all again at Christmas! Most importantly though, I now don’t have to pay for a hotel when I travel to Canada, China, Singapore, England, Scotland or Denmark thanks to the IB.”

“I have great memories of my time at Malmö Borgarskola’s IB Programme. It’s a world class IB school that really helps you to succeed academically and pre- pare you for studies at the next level. Four years after graduating I still meet old friends from Borgar where the atmosphere and esprit de corps among the students really was something special. I’m at St Andrews now but I’ve also studied at Villanova University in Philidelphia, USA after getting a Wal- lenberg stipendium in 2008. All of this thanks to Malmö Borgarskola!”

“By choosing the IB Programme at Malmö Borgarskola I also chose the international arena. Whether you want to do your undergraduate studies abroad, work abroad or maybe do an MBA abroad you have evidence of a quality high school education that is recognised worldwide. As a student at one of the world’s leading IB schools you get the absolute best teachers who aim for the best results together with their students. This unique relationship gives you as a student fantastic opportunities to meet the academic goals you need to get into top universities. My IB studies have helped get me to Handelshögskolan, studies in Hong Kong and a summer job in London.”

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This is the official blog of IB, Malmö Borgarskola.
Here you find material and information about the IB in general and IB at Malmö Borgarskola, but also information on how to study abroad and in Sweden.